General Cycling Discussion - my quads

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nenn
08-05-09, 11:42 PM
look DAMN good after two weeks of cycling. I used to/do capoeira as a martial art and good cardio workout. As of late some decisions forced me to take an extended break and after a year off my body went to ****. Two weeks on my bike and my quads and calfs look better than ever! Still have a gut, but thats gonna come off soon enough.


Im tellin you all because my girlfriend doesnt care all too much if i start fawning over myself. :lol:

Panthers007
08-05-09, 11:49 PM
For her Birthday - or Christmas etc. - give her a picture of yourself. If she hits you, you did it right!
stapfam
08-06-09, 11:53 AM
Check the quads and calf muscle out in twenty years time.

apricissimus
08-06-09, 12:35 PM
Just two weeks? I've been at it for about four years now and I still have chicken legs.
Luddite
08-06-09, 12:57 PM
No ****, I've been cycling for around 3 months and I haven't noticed any giant changes in my leg muscles.
stapfam
08-06-09, 01:26 PM
Just about to start a 40 mile offroad nightride- And they haven't been pumped up yet.
underdonk
08-06-09, 01:45 PM
No ****, I've been cycling for around 3 months and I haven't noticed any giant changes in my leg muscles.

Eat more protein, noodle legs!
bhop
08-06-09, 04:10 PM
Mine have become pretty big over the course of a year. I don't think there was much difference after two weeks though..
Gromulus
08-06-09, 05:22 PM
Genetics play a huge factor as well. If you really want big legs (including quads, hams and glutes), start doing heavy squats (ala Tom Platz - yeah!).
apricissimus
08-06-09, 09:12 PM
Genetics play a huge factor as well. If you really want big legs (including quads, hams and glutes), start doing heavy squats (ala Tom Platz - yeah!).

This is my downfall, genetics. I'm always going to be scrawny.
mjamison
08-06-09, 09:47 PM
This is my downfall, genetics. I'm always going to be scrawny.

Might want to try some BCAA before AND after workout/riding. In addition to liquid protein for recovery. Worked for me, took about 12 months to get things changed up.:thumb:
Panthers007
08-06-09, 09:51 PM
The legs are not what most women look at, you know?